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Amentum · 14 hours ago

DARPA SETA Aerospace Systems Integration and Test Lead

US-VA-Arlington

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

15+ years exp

Amentum is a leading provider of engineering, scientific, and program management support services to top U.S. government agencies. They are seeking a Aerospace Systems Integration and Test Lead to provide engineering and program management support for advanced technology research, development, and demonstration programs, while also performing technical assessments and leading program execution.

Mechanical EngineeringSecurityTechnical Support

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Provide engineering and program management support for advanced technology research, development and demonstration programs

Perform independent technical assessments and feasibility analyses of new technologies and system designs

Provide technical leadership and oversight during program execution throughout the program lifecycle

Support weekly cross-functional technical coordination, interchange meetings, and major program design reviews throughout program lifecycle

Develop certification plans in accordance with current military certification standards, review documentation, and report findings to leadership

Support test plan development, readiness reviews, attend, monitor, and report on subsystem component testing, system verification testing and demonstrations

Support evaluating new program concepts, technical proposals, and white papers; develop and support execution of program acquisition strategy, source selection evaluation, and briefing support

Author program status briefings and technical reports

Qualification

Mechanical EngineeringUS Government TS/SCI ClearanceSystems EngineeringProgram ManagementCost AnalysisAerospace SystemsTechnical Leadership

Required

Must have a PhD or Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field with 15+ years of experience OR Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field with 20+ years of experience

Must have an active US Government TS/SCI Clearance. Please note US citizenship is required to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI Clearance

Preferred

Demonstrated experience providing daily interface with a Government Program Manager and integrated product teams providing proactive program management and coordination support

Proven track record in technical, managerial or scientific fields and have expert credentials or be recognized as an authority and have the mature judgement required to advise senior government personnel

Background in the application of systems engineering techniques and tools to the development of aerospace systems and demonstrated experience with the certification and clearance of those systems

Familiarity with cost analysis, acquisition process, negotiations and system engineering. Experience with DARPA acquisition processes and requirements